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How to get fromGuatemala City to Tikal Riverby bus, unknown, plane, or shuttle

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There are 5 ways to get from Guatemala City to Tikal River by bus, unknown, plane, or shuttle

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  1. Bus, Public Minibus, travel

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    1. Take the bus from Guatemala City to Flores - Santa Elenabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Santa Elena to Tikalbus bus
    3. Walk from Tikal to Tikal Riverunknown unknown
    6h 58m

  2. Fly to Mundo Maya Airport, shuttle, travel

    1. Fly from La Aurora International Airport (GUA) to Mundo Maya Airport (FRS)plane plane GUA - FRS
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Flores Airport to Parque Nacional Tikalshuttle bus
    3. Walk from Parque Nacional Tikal to Tikal Riverunknown unknown
    6h 27m

  3. Tour, travel

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Terminal de Autobuses to Uaxactúnshuttle bus Bp15
    2. Walk from Uaxactún to Tikal Riverunknown unknown
    4h 57m

  4. Bus, Public Minibus, travel via Guatemala City

    1. Take the bus from Guatemala City to Flores, Peten, Guatemalabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Santa Elena to Tikalbus bus
    3. Walk from Tikal to Tikal Riverunknown unknown
    13h 59m

  5. Fly to Belize City Municipal Airport, travel

    1. Fly from La Aurora International Airport (GUA) to Belize City Municipal Airport (TZA)plane plane GUA - TZA
    2. Walk from Belize-City-Municipal-Airport-TZA to Tikal Riverunknown unknown
    9h 8m

La Aurora International Airport (GUA) to Mundo Maya Airport (FRS) flights

Calendar55Weekly Planes
Duration56 minAverage Duration
Ticket$86Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 538.3 km
  • Duration: 6h 58m

What companies run services between Guatemala City, Guatemala and Tikal River, Guatemala?

There is no direct connection from Guatemala City to Tikal River. However, you can take the bus to Flores - Santa Elena, walk to Santa Elena, take the bus to Tikal, then travel to Tikal River. Alternatively, you can take the line 13 bus to Fuerza Aerea, walk to Guatemala-City-Airport-GUA airport, fly to Mundo Maya Airport (FRS), walk to Flores Airport, take the shuttle to Parque Nacional Tikal, then travel to Tikal River.

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